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jennybeautifulbook's review against another edition
4.0
You get the usual horror tropes like vampires, werewolves, and zombies. But you also get plenty of the not so blatant but equally horrifying themes of colonialism. Historical trauma and cultural erasure that the Indigenous people have endured for hundreds of years. The parallels between these monsters and men are not lost on me. I very much enjoyed reading this, and I'll definitely have to check out what else Andrea L. Rogers has to offer.
hmcconnell12's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I love getting to experience indigenous authors, especially ones from my own tribe! This is a book of short stories, with cultural tie-ins throughout either by language, character development, or cultural lore. The whole book is well written, and the majority of the story lines are unique and interesting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
lmcoffman's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
alyssacartee's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
19artemis92's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
razzberry_pi's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Really good set of connected short stories following a Cherokee family line from the 19th century into the future, showing the impacts of colonialism and violence. Intertwines fantasy/horror elements within its historical fiction in a really interesting way.
Some of the threads can be a bit difficult to follow between stories especially since they are from a limited character POV.
Some of the threads can be a bit difficult to follow between stories especially since they are from a limited character POV.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Violence, Death of parent, and Child death
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Abortion
Minor: War
laurenmiller100's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
This is a good horror anthology. I agree with what others have said that it would help to have some knowledge of Cherokee history, customs, and mythology to truly appreciate it. As with any set of short stories, there is a mixed bag and a range of quality. But the writing is good. I especially enjoyed the following stories:
An Old Fashioned Girl
Man Made Monsters
Maria Most Likely
Snow Day
Ghost Cat
The Zombies Attack the Drive-In
An Old Fashioned Girl
Man Made Monsters
Maria Most Likely
Snow Day
Ghost Cat
The Zombies Attack the Drive-In
xxoorbweaverxx's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5